Pritzker signs education equity bill into law Pritzker signs education equity bill into law Monday, March 8, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker joined members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus on Monday to sign a measure aimed at advancing equity in education in the state.
Farmers ask for ‘right to repair’ Farmers ask for ‘right to repair’ Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Legislation backed by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group would require farming equipment manufacturers to make software required for repairs available to consumers for purchase.
House Transportation Committee moves two bills in first meeting of new session House Transportation Committee moves two bills in first meeting of new session Monday, March 1, 2021 The state House Transportation committee advanced two bills to the House floor Monday in its first meeting of the 102nd General Assembly. Read more
EDUCATOR SHORTAGES IN ILLINOIS: In southeast region of the state, pandemic widens already present gap EDUCATOR SHORTAGES IN ILLINOIS: In southeast region of the state, pandemic widens already present gap Sunday, February 28, 2021 The 2020 Illinois Educator Shortage Study, released Monday by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, indicates a majority of school districts who responded to its survey... Read more
EDUCATOR SHORTAGES IN ILLINOIS: West central schools report worst teacher, substitute shortages in state EDUCATOR SHORTAGES IN ILLINOIS: West central schools report worst teacher, substitute shortages in state Sunday, February 28, 2021 “I think the issue is just the rural setting. It’s just a different quality of life for different people. For some it’s fantastic; other people would rather live in different... Read more
Law enforcement groups respond to landmark criminal justice reform Law enforcement groups respond to landmark criminal justice reform Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Law enforcement groups have decried the Monday signing of a massive criminal justice reform bill into law by Gov. JB Pritzker, referring to the legislation as anti-police with provisions that will... Read more
UPDATED: Gov. Pritzker signs criminal justice reform bill UPDATED: Gov. Pritzker signs criminal justice reform bill Monday, February 22, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker signed a criminal justice omnibus bill backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Monday, abolishing cash bail, overhauling police certification and reforming use-of-force... Read more
Black Caucus reacts to governor’s budget address Black Caucus reacts to governor’s budget address Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Illinois Legislative Black Caucus members expressed measured support, and points of concern, for Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed budget Wednesday following Pritzker’s annual budget address. Read more